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From HBCUs to the Bay, mentoring the next generation of scientists

By Maya L. Kapoor As an undergraduate at Spelman College in Georgia, Joy Rutledge faced a conundrum. She excelled at computer programming, even designing websites for fun as a teenager, and knew that a computer science major could lead to financial security. Yet she was also passionate about food systems and the environment, an interest she’d developed living on the 12-acre farm and “living laboratory” in Georgia created by her mother, a public health expert. Rutledge just wasn’t sure how to turn that passion into a sustainable career. It wasn’t until she arrived at UC Berkeley that Rutledge glimpsed how she

MEAC leader warns a college athlete employee model could ‘destroy’ HBCU athletics

Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Commissioner Sonja Stills said HBCU leaders remain cautious about federal NIL legislation, emphasizing that any proposal must protect institutions as much as student-athletes while preserving the traditional college athletics model. Speaking on HBCUNightly at MEAC Football Media Day, Stills clarified that the previously discussed SCORE Act is no longer under consideration, noting that a new proposal — commonly referred to as the Protect College Sports Act (PCSA) — has taken its place and remains a work in progress. “Unfortunately, the SCORE Act is dead,” Stills told host Toneda King. “Most people don’t realize that it’s no longer being pushed.

Tuskegee University Dress Code Bans Bonnets, Do-Rags and Bedroom Shoes

Tuskegee University just rolled out a strict new dress code, and it’s already sparking debate across HBCU social media. President Dr. Mark A. Brown announced the changes in a letter to parents of incoming students. The Tuskegee University dress code bans bonnets, do-rags, and bedroom shoes in classrooms and the cafeteria. It also tightens rules around attendance and cell phone use. What the New Policy Bans Students can no longer wear bedroom shoes, bonnets, or do-rags in classrooms. The cafeteria falls under the same rule. Revealing clothing is off-limits in classrooms, dining spaces, and official events like Convocation. Business meetings call for

Howard University Unenrolled Students: What to Know

Howard University unenrolled students are still fighting for their spots weeks before move-in. The school reinstated at least 46 incoming freshmen this week. That leaves most of the 502 students originally removed from the fall 2026 class still without enrollment. Why Howard Unenrolled 502 Students Howard sent the notifications on July 22. The emails told students their accounts did not meet financial or enrollment requirements by a July 10 deadline. Those requirements covered tuition payments, payment plans, financial aid, or confirmed scholarship funding. Howard says it warned students starting in March. It sent emails, financial aid updates, and held Bison Prep

HBCU Radio Preservation Team visits Alabama State University and WVAS FM

WVAS FM hosted the staff of the Northeaster Document Conservation Center/HBCU Radio Preservation Project. Dr. Will Tchakirides, Assistant Director of Public History and Program says WVAS is one of 30 active HBCU Radio stations in the country. The project will highlight WVAS and Alabama State University on its HBCU Preservation website. Alabama is taking its classroom technology crackdown a step further. Governor Ivey signed an executive order Wednesday creating a 14-member commission to study how schools use screens for daily instruction. The panel will investigate both risks and benefits of classroom devices, aiming to balance tech with hands-on teaching. The

Turmoil in Tigers’ den: Why Tennessee State placed athletic director Mikki Allen on administrative leave

 Tennessee State University put athletic director Mikki Allen on administrative leave Thursday. The move came after six head coaches sent a letter to the university president nearly two months ago, saying they had lost confidence in the department’s leadership. TSU president Dwayne Tucker made the decision after starting an internal investigation in late May, when he received the coaches’ letter. “We were made aware of multiple concerns surrounding the leadership of the TSU athletic department through an open letter from six head coaches on May 28, 2026,” Tucker said in a statement. “I took these concerns very seriously and immediately launched

Le Moyne Settlement Highlights Lingering COVID Refund Disputes

By Jamaal Abdul-Alim Le Moyne College may have to pay roughly $243,000 to students who were forced to take courses online during COVID-19 because the students paid upwards of $500 in fees for campus services and experiences they never got, Syracuse.com reports. The proposed payout – which is still pending approval from a judge – is part of a settlement that arose from a class-action lawsuit filed in 2024 by Arthur Germakovski, a 2021 graduate, that accused the school of breaking contracts with students when it went online but did not refund tuition and fees. It potentially affects more than 2,000 students.

Howard University releases statement about un-enrollment emails sent to incoming freshman

Hundreds of incoming freshmen at Howard University and their families have been feeling anxious about the back-to-school season after receiving an email regarding their enrollment status. As previously reported by theGrio, students and their families turned to social media on July 22 to express their concerns after receiving a message from the university administration that read: “We are writing to follow up on your interest in attending Howard University. The July 10, 2026, deadline to make your tuition payment or payment arrangement to secure your enrollment has passed. As a result of this missed deadline, we can no longer hold your

Nation’s largest HBCU unveils a new state of the art dormitory

North Carolina A&T State University has officially opened its first new residence hall in nearly two decades, adding 405 beds as the nation’s largest HBCU prepares for another year of record enrollment growth. University leaders, students, alumni and community members gathered Thursday to celebrate the opening of Bluford Residence Hall, a four-story, 405-bed residential community named in honor of the university’s third president, Ferdinand D. Bluford. According to the university, the facility is the 16th residence hall on A&T’s campus and represents a major investment in the student experience. Located at the corner of Bluford and Stewart streets across from Harrison

Mississippi HBCUs could be hurt by new performance-based college funding formula

Derrion Arrington The board that governs Mississippi’s eight public universities voted June 18 to move toward a funding formula that would tie state dollars to graduation rates, student retention and how much graduates earn. The method for determining the latter has not been clarified. For now, it exists only on paper, and there are potential complications, such as how to measure graduate earnings and whether, for example, graduates’ decisions to pursue public service rather than more lucrative endeavors could contribute to funding penalties for their universities. The Institutions of Higher Learning Board of Trustees will take up the model again at its

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